Phases of Matter Flashcards
1
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Expansion of how particles in matter behave.
A
Kinetic Theory
2
Q
The temperature at which a solid begins to liquefy
A
Melting point
3
Q
The amount of energy required to change a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase at its melting point is known.
A
Heat of fusion
4
Q
The pressure of the vapor in the liquid is equal to the external pressure acting on the surface of the liquid.
A
Boiling Point
5
Q
The amount of energy required for the liquid at its boiling point to become a gas.
A
Heat of Vaporization
6
Q
the spreading of particles throughout a given volume until they are uniformly distributed.
A
Diffusion
7
Q
The matter consisting of positively and negatively charged particles.
A
Plasma
8
Q
An increase in the size of a substance when the temperature is increased.
A
Thermal Expansion
